Exciting News: SSTA Founder and Past President Geoff Russell Being Inducted Into the International Towing Hall of Fame

Jun 11, 2025 | News

Geoff Russell, founder and past president of Sunshine State Towing Association, is being inducted into the Towing Hall of Fame, Class of 2025. A longtime proponent of bettering the towing and recovery industry, Russell has been in the towing and recovery sector for 50 years and is the co-founder of Guardian Fleet Services, the largest towing and specialized transportation company in the U.S. He had many industry mentors throughout his career and has reciprocated by becoming a mentor to friends and colleagues, including counseling and supporting fellow company owners. “Geoff has been a staunch advocate for elevating the towing industry’s reputation among law enforcement, fellow first responders, and the motoring public.”

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